Certifications

**Awarded by the Project Management Committee at the Clinical Research Society**

The ability of a Clinical Trial Project Manager to manage all aspects of a clinical trial significantly impacts the time and cost taken to develop a drug or medical device. It is important that a Clinical Trial Project Manager is a well-rounded individual. They will be required to…

A Clinical Research Associate (CRA) is a professional who monitors clinical trials and research studies. CRAs can be either employed by a Pharmaceutical or Biotech Company, Contract Research Organization (CRO), Independent Consultant or may act as freelancers. CRAs practice FDA-approved methodology, monitor clinical trials and ensure that clinical trials adhere to established guidelines, regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). The CRA is independent of the clinical investigator sites and…

Clinical research professionals must be fully equipped with all the skills, tools, knowledge and proficiency in best practices in project management techniques, clinical research and more specifically Good Clinical Practices. The CRS GCP Certification program offers one of the most robust and comprehensive GCP training and certification available. Based upon the acute necessity of GCP knowledge and skills in the research enterprise, upon recommendation of the CRS Executive Committee,…

This Training and Certification program is available only as a member benefit to Student and Associate Members of Clinical Research Society.

The main aim of this training and certification program is to provide the individual with a robust understanding of the clinical research industry, historical perspective of drug development, basic concepts and methodologies in research, ethics in human research, and many other relevant topics. This great program was…

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is a research professional who specializes in working with and under the direction of the Clinical Investigator. While the Clinical Investigator is primarily responsible for the overall conduct, and management of the clinical trial at the investigator site, the CRC supports, facilitates and coordinates the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study. By assuming these responsibilities,…